Rugby League Heroes: George Fairbairn

[Total Rugby League]

The Scottish Man of Steel One of the great fullbacks and goalkickers of the 1970s and 1980s, George Fairbairn was a Scotsman who held England’s...

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[Old Frightful]

I wonder what Rod Reddy's thoughts on George Fairburn might be.

[David Dockhouse Host]

He is one of my easiest Rugby League memories.

I remember watching on TV one evening Hull KR play someone, they were top of the league and I recall being amazed at how good George Fairbairn was. I remember thinking nobody will ever be as good as him and this Hull KR team are unbeatable, they will win the league for the next decade.

[Niels]

As a boy I spoke to him after a game at Bramley and he signed my autograph book.

 

[OMEGA]

His high shot on Craig Young was one of the worst I’ve ever seen

Great player though and a nice bloke

[rlno1]

He got Steve Rogers in the Third Test too.